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Mock Draft Monday on a Buccaneers victory Monday

By Cory Kinnan

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 18: Quarterback Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans #13 after connecting with Evans for a 42-yard touchdown pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on December 18, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 18: Quarterback Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans #13 after connecting with Evans for a 42-yard touchdown pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on December 18, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /
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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – OCTOBER 27: Kalija Lipscomb #16 of the Vanderbilt Commodores runs the ball during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Commodores defeated the Razorbacks 45-31. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – OCTOBER 27: Kalija Lipscomb #16 of the Vanderbilt Commodores runs the ball during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Commodores defeated the Razorbacks 45-31. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

5.143 Kalija Lipscomb, WR, Vanderbilt

With Chris Godwin and Mike Evans thriving in this Arians-led aerial assault down the field, the only thing missing is a safety valve for Winston. With the departure of Adam Humphries this offseason, the Buccaneers have not found that replacement as Breshad Perriman looks like a bust, and Scotty Miller has struggled to find the field as well.

Neither Justin Watson nor Bobo Wilson have solidified themselves as that valuable slot, safety for this Bucs’ offense either. Here in the fifth round, Arians has a chance to add the most decorated receiver in Vanderbilt history in Kalija Lipscomb to be that Humphries-esque player for the pewter and red.

Throughout his three years and four games for the Commodores, Lipscomb has tallied a massive 174 catches for over 2,110 yards and 21 touchdowns. Through the first four games of his senior campaign, Lipscomb has caught 23 passes for 268 yards and two scores for Vanderbilt thus far.

A safety valve is a quarterback’s best friend, and if you have a quarterback who loves to force throws every once in a while, having a slot who can get open underneath coverage is paramount. Lipscomb has been, and will continue to be that guy for the rest of his life.

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